Anatole de Bengy

Anatole de Bengy (born 19 September 1824, executed at the court of the Cité Vincennes, Rue Haxo, Paris 26 May 1871) was one of the five Jesuit martyrs of the Paris Commune along with Pierre Olivaint.[1] He was known for the work he did for the poor during the siege.[2] His remains were placed in a chapel in the Rue de Sèvres.

References
  1. Catholic Encyclopedia Article
  2. http://www.sj2014.net/blog/26-may-1871-communards-execute-jesuits-in-paris

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